Eagles vs. Giants Pre-Game Thoughts: Asante Samuel Owns Eli Manning

December 19, 2010   ·   Darren Grossman   ·   Jump to comments

My father is actually headed to New York in his DeSean Jackson jersey to root the Eagles on in New York.  As I could not make the game, I decided to post a last minute article about my thoughts and keys prior to the game.
Let's be honest, if the Eagles win this game, they win the NFC East.  I know they don't technically clinch, but they would be one up with two to play and own the tiebreaker, with two home games remaining.  There is no way they lose two straight at home. 
If the Giants win, they likely win the NFC East, too.  With Mike Shanahan stupidly benching Donovan McNabb, any chance of the Eagles getting help from the Redskins is likely gone. 
The other game the Giants play at Green Bay and the Giants could lose that game, however, with Aaron Rodgers status up in the air, I wouldn't count on it.
The irony is the loser of the Packers/Giants game could miss the playoffs completely.  Who would have thought at the beginning of th...

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